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Louisiana State University

Research Farm Assistant 2 Position Type:Classified Department:LSUAG PL4 - SE Region - Idlewild Research Station (Willie Andrew Forbes (Retired - Active) (00005638)) Work Location:Idlewild Office ...

Louisiana Workforce Commission

Research Farm Assistant 2 Position Type:Classified Department:LSUAG PL4 - SE Region - Idlewild Research Station (Willie Andrew Forbes (Retired - Active) (00005638)) Work Location:Idlewild Office ...

Louisiana Workforce Commission

Research Farm Manager 1 Position Type:Classified Department:LSUAG PL1 - Central Research Stations ... Maintain inventory control systems for supplies and equipment. Assist in budget planning and ...

LSU AgCenter

Research Farm Manager 1 Position Type:Classified Department:LSUAG PL1 - Central Research Stations ... Maintain inventory control systems for supplies and equipment. Assist in budget planning and ...

Louisiana State University

Research Farm Manager 1 Position Type:Classified Department:LSUAG PL1 - Central Research Stations ... Maintain inventory control systems for supplies and equipment. Assist in budget planning and ...

Driscoll's, Inc.

Technical Grower

Watsonville, CA · On-site

$76K - $100K/yr

About the Opportunity Driscoll's operates a several research farms which form a critical part of ... assistant supervisor. Ability to work well with all supervisors and employees at a ranch level.

Driscoll's, Inc.

Technical Grower

Watsonville, CA · On-site

$76K - $100K/yr

About the Opportunity Driscoll's operates a several research farms which form a critical part of ... assistant supervisor. • Ability to work well with all supervisors and employees at a ranch level ...

United Genetics Seeds

Foundation Seed Assistant

Bakersfield, CA · On-site

$18.50 - $24.50/hr

Foundation Seed Assistant Foundation Seed Assistant assists foundation seed production coordinator ... One to three years of research farm experience preferred. Skills and Abilities: Interpersonal and ...

United Genetics Seeds

Foundation Seed Assistant

Bakersfield, CA · On-site

$18.50 - $24.50/hr

Foundation Seed Assistant Foundation Seed Assistant assists foundation seed production coordinator ... One to three years of research farm experience preferred. Skills and Abilities: Interpersonal and ...

United Genetics

Foundation Seed Assistant

Bakersfield, CA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

JOB PURPOSE AND SUMMARY Foundation Seed Assistant assists foundation seed production coordinator in ... One to three years of research farm experience preferred. Skills and Abilities: Interpersonal and ...

United Genetics

Foundation Seed Assistant

Bakersfield, CA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

JOB PURPOSE AND SUMMARY Foundation Seed Assistant assists foundation seed production coordinator in ... One to three years of research farm experience preferred. Skills and Abilities: Interpersonal and ...

Sakata Seed America, INC.

Farm Technician

Woodland, CA · On-site

$25 - $29/hr

The Farm Technician works within the farming team to improve the growing conditions of research and ... Perform preventative maintenance of farm equipment as needed. * Assist where needed in harvesting ...

United Genetics

Foundation Seed Assistant

Bakersfield, CA · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

JOB PURPOSE AND SUMMARY Foundation Seed Assistant assists foundation seed production coordinator in ... One to three years of research farm experience preferred. Skills and Abilities: Interpersonal and ...

KAGOME

Foundation Seed Assistant

Bakersfield, CA · On-site

$41K - $52K/hr

JOB PURPOSE AND SUMMARY Foundation Seed Assistant assists foundation seed production coordinator in ... One to three years of research farm experience preferred. Skills and Abilities: Interpersonal and ...

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As of Aug 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for research farm assistant in California is $14.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.23 and $14.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Research Farm Assistant vs Research Technician?

AspectResearch Farm AssistantResearch Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require associate's degreeAssociate's or bachelor's degree in agriculture, biology, or related field
Work EnvironmentOutdoor farm settings, fields, and research plotsLaboratories and field sites, often indoors and outdoors
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, government agencies, agricultural companiesResearch institutions, laboratories, agricultural research centers

The Research Farm Assistant primarily supports fieldwork and farm activities, often working outdoors, while the Research Technician may handle more technical tasks in labs and research settings. Both roles require knowledge of agricultural practices, but the Research Technician typically has more formal education and technical responsibilities.

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Research Farm Assistant 2

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Louisiana State University
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through "My Draft Applications" located on your Candidate Home page.Job Posting Title:Research Farm Assistant 2Position Type:ClassifiedDepartment:LSUAG PL4 - SE Region - Idlewild Research Station (Willie Andrew Forbes (Retired - Active) (00005638))Work Location:Idlewild Office Building-NewPay Grade:Classified Technician and Skilled TradesJob Description:

114340

RESEARCH FARM ASSISTANT 2

WS206$27,269 - $49,067
Creation Date: 06/29/1987
Change Date: 01/01/2025
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To provide specialized routine repetitive care and maintenance of animals, crops, equipment, and facilities in a research/experimental environment.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Experienced
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
General from higher-level personnel.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None, although employees may assist and train lower level personnel.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from a Research Farm assistant 1 by the presence of responsibilities which require knowledge of complex farming practices and by requirements for skilled equipment operation to perform complex tasks.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
CORE COMPETENCIES HAVE NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE FOR THIS JOB TITLE. MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUNDHERE.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Operates complex farm machinery/equipment to perform exacting field production techniques, i.e. chemical application, close cultivation, setting up beds, plot harvesting, etc.
Cares for livestock including: mixing and administering feed, transporting, administering medication, checking health, breeding, and milking cows.
Makes adjustments and repairs to farm equipment.
Keeps simple records on feed mix ingredients, consumption, produce mortality, seed, and other farming operations.
Learns to lay out research plots.
Performs comparable farming tasks in other agricultural research areas such as forestry, aquaculture, agricultural engineering, etc.
Performs related tasks as assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
One year of experience in the care of animals; the general care of crops, shrubs, or plants; or farm-related equipment and machinery operation; OR
Six semester hours in an agricultural field.

Additional Job Description:Competencies:NoneSpecial Instructions:Location: Idlewild Research Station, Clinton, LA
Minimum Requirements: One year of experience in the care of animals; the general care of crops, shrubs, or plants; or farm-related equipment and machinery operation. For more information and Substitutions contact www.civilservice.louisiana.gov or the AgCenter HRM office.
Job Duties: Cares for animals, transporting animals, administering medication, checking health. Operates, cleans, and makes adjustments and repairs to related equipment. (30%) Operates complex farm machinery to perform standard farming tasks along with exacting field production techniques, i.e. chemical application, setting up beds, plot, harvesting, etc. Operates, cleans, and makes adjustments and repairs to related equipment. Learns to layout research parts. (30%) Maintains grounds, pastures and other places around the station. May operate equipment such as tractors and mowers to perform basic tasks associated with care of animals and facilities. Assists with monitoring fencing. (20%) May perform comparable farming tasks in other agricultural research areas such as horticulture, forestry, aquaculture, agricultural engineering, etc. May perform maintenance tasks involving a variety of trades. (15%) Other duties as assigned. (5%)
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the work experience section of the application. Please list all work experience. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. You must include all relevant education and experience on your official application.
No testing required.
Apply online at https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU
Application Deadline: 8 /30/2026 or until suitable candidate is identified.
The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Skills Needed:

Preferred Skills:

Posting Date:August 17, 2026Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):August 31, 2026Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

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About the LSU Agricultural Center:

The LSU AgCenter, is one of eight campuses within the broader LSU enterprise (LSU System). The LSU AgCenter includes the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, which conducts agricultural-based research, and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, which extends the knowledge derived from research to the people of the state. The AgCenter is headquartered in Baton Rouge and has 12 "on campus" academic departments and five regions which are made up of 15 branch research stations and an extension office in each parish. For more information, visit the AgCenter's website at www.lsuagcenter.com.

The LSU Agricultural Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.HCM Contact Information:

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU AgCenter Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-2258 or emailed HRMHelp@agcenter.lsu.edu.

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